Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Advisor – GOAL International - 2015

About GOAL:
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. We are a non-denominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. GOAL Uganda country project focuses on two of GOAL’s three strategic sectors: Health (including WASH and health accountability programming); and Livelihoods. GOAL Uganda mainstreams HIV, gender, child protection and the environment/DRR across all programming. GOAL works on a district focused approach, and uses a mixture of direct implementation and partnerships with local civil society organisations, private sector partners and District Local Government to give effect to our mission.

About MasterCard foundation DYNAMIC Project:
GOAL Uganda with funding from MasterCard foundation is working in consortia with Mercy Corps, VSO and Restless Development in implementing the Driving Youth-led New Agribusiness and Microenterprise (DYNAMIC) programme which will strengthen systems and facilitate the creation of sustainable economic opportunities for disadvantaged Ugandan Youth. DYNAMIC’S overall goal is to increase the number of young people who are in secure employment or self-employment and to promote effective and efficient agricultural market systems for youth. Through a market-driven and holistic approach, DYNAMIC will engage an array of public and private sector actors to increase access to goods, services, markets, information and productive and social assets to increase productivity of Ugandan agribusinesses and non-farm enterprises. GOAL is the technical lead for M&E in the DYNAMIC programme.

Job Summary: The Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEAL) Advisor will provide leadership, management and technical support in the implementation of the M&E system for DYNAMIC programme funded by Master card foundation. The incumbent will lead an extended team from GOAL, consultants and all consortium partners to develop MEAL Plan, research, implement and measure the programme. The MEAL advisor will manage the design and implementation of DYNAMIC M&E System. The incumbent will also work in liaison with the GOAL MEL Coordinator (from the GMC) and ODI will manage the overall M&E system and provide technical support to the MEAL team, work closely with one MEL manager and two MEL Officers (one based across the four Mercy Corps districts and the other based across the four GOAL districts) to ensure the program MEL plan is implemented consistently and fully.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should preferably hold a Master’s Degree social sciences, statistics, development studies or other relevant field is essential.
· A minimum of seven years of relevant experience including three years in a senior management position
· Broad knowledge and experience in the design and execution of monitoring and evaluation systems is essential, preferably M&E of consortium-led programmes.
· Proven technical experience in monitoring and evaluation of market facilitation, youth development, livelihoods and/or agriculture and value chain programming.
· Complex program management and demonstrated success in building, managing and leading a team of professionals.
· Past exposure and experience in building and maintaining effective partnerships with implementing and strategic partner agencies, and government authorities and counterparts.
· Strong computer literacy with a full knowledge of statistical packages for data analysis.
· Excellent writing, communication, organization, prioritization and negotiating skills.
· Excellent (English) verbal and written communication skills with proven financial management skills.
· Previous experience in Uganda or East Africa

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications which must include at least 4 reference contacts (2 professional, 2 character references, including your supervisor and the most recent/previous employer), and daytime contact number to; The Human Resource Manager, GOAL Uganda via E-mail to: AdminKampala@ug.goal.ie

NB: Please Do Not Attach Certificates.

Deadline: 30th August 2015.